Belly dancer arrested in Egypt for ‘inciting immorality’

This Russian belly dancer was detained by police in Egypt for being too sexy as she danced for a nightclub audience.

Ekaterina Andreeva, 31, who takes the moniker Gawhara when on stage, was dancing in Giza, north-western Egypt – but apparently it was too provocative.

The crowd appear to be loving Ms Andreeva’s moves as they danced along with her but Egyptian authorities were not so pleased with her act.

Ekaterina Andreeva, 31, who takes the moniker Gawhara when on stage, was dancing in Giza, north-western Egypt – but apparently it was too provocative and was later arrested for ‘inciting young people to disobedience and immorality’ after footage appeared online

A video taken by a member of the audience shows Ms Andreeva energetically dancing in a low-cut backless dress split up one side.

But the footage was not taken lightly by police as they arrested her on suspicion of inciting young people to disobedience and immorality.

Ms Andreeva, from Perm Krai, jiggled her hips and rotated her bust, much to the enjoyment of the crowd.

Egyptian prosecutor Hatim Fadl said: ‘Rules for the dance performance oblige the performer to wear underwear of any colour but beige.

The crowd appear to be loving Ms Andreeva’s moves as they danced along with her but Egyptian authorities were not so pleased with her act

Gawhara did not have any underwear, and of course it was provocative.’

A friend of Ms Andreeva, known only as Anton, claimed that the company that hired her is working with lawyers to resolve the issue.

The belly dancer, who runs a dance studio in Moscow with her husband, has been released on bail of 5,000 EGP (204 GBP).

It has been reported locally that Ms Andreeva is temporarily banned from dancing while her case is reviewed.